In 2010, while looking to find a better way to shave, J. Michael Cobb, aka Dr. Mike, researched classic shaving (safety razors, straight razors, brushes, and proper soaps). What he found was a community of artisans across the country who were making incredible products and providing such an improvement over what was commercially available. Dr. Mike decided to open his small online shaving emporium.

Since June 2015, the Emporium has brought hand-selected artisan soaps and aftershaves – as well as teaching classic wet shaving classes throughout the Southeast.